RIDGID R2600 Operator's Manual page 11

OPERATION
ATTACHING HOOK-ANd-LOOP SANdING
dISCS
See Figure 2.
 Unplug the sander.
 Align holes in hook-and-loop type sanding disc with holes
in pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of sanding disc
against pad as tightly as possible.
NOTE: Hook-and-loop type sanding discs can be reused
for the life of the sanding abrasive. It is recommended that
you keep the sanding disc backing pad clean to provide
for best adhesion. Clean occasionally by brushing lightly
with a small brush.
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRESSURE
SENSITIVE AdHESIVE (PSA) SANdING PAd
ANd dISC ATTACHMENT
See Figure 3.
The sander comes assembled with the Micro-Fiber™ hook-
and-loop pad. To attach the optional pressure sensitive ad-
hesive (PSA) pad, you must first remove the hook-and-loop
pad. Inspect sanding disc before installing. Do not use if
broken or defective.
 Unplug the sander.
 Remove the four screws that hold the hook-and-loop pad
in place.
 Remove the hook-and-loop pad.
 Clean dust particles from the pad brake.
 Apply a thin layer of lightweight grease to the back of the
pad.
 Align the holes in the pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA)
pad with the four screw holes in the sander.
 Replace the four screws securely.
 Carefully peel paper backing from the pressure sensitive
adhesive type sanding disc.
 Align holes in sanding disc with holes in backing pad,
then carefully press sticky side of disc against pad as
tightly as possible.
NOTE: Holes in sanding disc must line up with holes in
the backing pad in order for the dustless feature of the
sander to function properly.
NOTE: It is recommended that you clean backing pad
occasionally by brushing lightly with a small brush. Dust
buildup on backing pad could cause sanding disc not to
stick properly.
REMOVE OPTIONAL PSA SANdING dISC
bEFORE STORAGE
Do not store the sander with the PSA sanding disc installed.
Heat generated from sanding causes the pressure sensitive
adhesive to flow and form a tight bond between the backing
pad and sanding disc.
PSA SANDING PAD
AND DISC ATTACHMENT
SOLD SEPARATELY
Removing the sanding disc soon after you have finished
a sanding operation avoids letting the adhesive set up. If
the sanding disc is left on the backing pad for an extended
period of time after use, the adhesive will set up and cause
the sanding disc to become difficult to remove.
It may also tear when removing. When this situation occurs,
it becomes difficult to clean the backing pad for the next
sanding disc.
NOTE: If you forget to remove the sanding disc after a sand-
ing operation, sand for a few minutes to soften the adhesive
backing before attempting to remove sanding disc.

Fig. 
Fig. 3